Trump transition: Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Marco Rubio as secretary of state
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Last updated: Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:24AM GMT
MaryAlice Parks reports on the meeting in Washington.
After a sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, President-elect Donald Trump is now set to become just the second ever to serve nonconsecutive terms in office.
Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. ambassador, among other positions.
This split image shows, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., left, Stephen Miller, middle, and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, right.
Nov 12, 2024, 7:03 PM GMT
Trump nominates Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador
President Elect Donald Trump has announced former Gov. of Arkansas Mike Huckabee as the United States Ambassador to Israel.
FILE - Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks to the media in the West Bank settlement of Efrat, Aug. 1, 2018.
"Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years," Trump said in a statement. "He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!"
The role, which will need to be confirmed by the Senate, will be a key appointment as tensions remain high in the Middle East.
BySoo Rin Kim
Nov 12, 2024, 6:46 PM GMT
Trump's new 'border czar' issues warning to sanctuary states and cities
President-elect Donald Trump's newly picked "border czar" Tom Homan addressed his forthcoming deportation plan and state leaders who have objected to sweeping immigration policies.
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Homan issued a warning to so-called "sanctuary" states and cities to "get the hell out of the way" of the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.
File - In this Dec. 5, 2017 file photo, then Acting Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan at a news conference in Washington.
"I saw today numerous governors from sanctuary states saying they're going to step in the way. They better get the hell out of the way. Either you help us or get the hell out of the way, because ICE is going to do their job," he warned, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where he formerly served as director.
"I'll double the workforce in that sanctuary city. We're going to do our job despite the politics. We're doing it. So get used to it, because we're coming," Homan said.
When asked if he plans to deport American citizens, Homan said, "President Trump has made it clear we will prioritize public safety threats and national security threats first, and that's how the focus would be."
Nov 12, 2024, 6:23 PM GMT
List: Trump's picks for cabinet, key roles in next administration
President-elect Donald Trump is naming cabinet members and adding other key positions to his administration.
These team members will have a direct impact on implementing Trump's policies in his second term.
This split image shows, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., left, Stephen Miller, middle, and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, right.
Nov 12, 2024, 4:59 AM GMT
Trump expected to select Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state: sources
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce his intention to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for secretary of state, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter, ABC News reported.
Rubio, 53, has served in the Senate since 2011. He is currently the vice-chair of the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Intelligence and also sits on the chamber's Committee on Foreign Relations.
Several long-serving State Department officials tell ABC News they respect Rubio's extensive foreign policy experience and view him as unlikely to overly politicize the secretary of state role.
Rubio was also said to be favored for the role by Trump's chief of staff and veteran Florida political operative Susie Wiles, potentially helping the lawmaker edge out loyalists from the first Trump administration like former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien.
